Brazilian journalism spotlight: Specialists award voting and digital innovation in Mato Grosso

Voting for Brazil's 12th Prêmio Especialistas, which honors journalists across 26 sectors such as health, technology, and agriculture, runs online until 2 August. Winners will be announced on 30 July and the awards ceremony will be held on 15 September in São Paulo, with Cecom director Márcio Cardial highlighting the prize’s role in helping the public understand complex issues.

In Mato Grosso, computer‑science graduate Rodrigo Lampugnani has reshaped regional journalism at the portal Cenário MT. Founded in 2011 in Lucas do Rio Verde, the site integrates SEO, web development, and artificial‑intelligence tools into its editorial workflow, allowing faster reporting and data‑driven content strategies that have expanded its reach to national topics while maintaining a focus on agribusiness, economics, politics, and technology.